1991 in Estonia

This article lists events that occurred during 1991 in Estonia.

Events

• 3 March – 1991 Estonian independence referendum.
• Latvia and Estonia voted for independence from the Soviet Union.
• The United States recognized the independence of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
• 20 August – The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR recognized Estonian independence from the Soviet Union.
• 22 August – Iceland is the first state to recognize the independent Republic of Estonia.
• 29 August – Sweden is the first country which opens an embassy in Estonia.
• 6 September – The Soviet Union recognized the independence of the Baltic States.

Births

• 25 June - Liisi Rist, racing cyclist
• 10 November - Elina Nechayeva, soprano

See also

• 1991 in Estonian football
• 1991 in Estonian television

References